{"id":67748,"date":"2025-08-14T13:43:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T13:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/67748\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T13:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T13:43:14","slug":"netflix-prices-australia-subscribers-threaten-to-boycott-streamer-amid-frustrations-over-latest-price-hikes-compared-to-amazon-disney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/67748\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix prices Australia: Subscribers threaten to \u2018boycott\u2019 streamer amid frustrations over latest price hikes compared to Amazon, Disney+"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aussie Netflix users have been quick to call out the streaming giant following its sixth price increase since entering the Australian market in 2015.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the platform announced all subscription tiers would be impacted as early as September this year.<\/p>\n

Understandably, it\u2019s not been met with open arms by users already impacted by the cost-of-living pinch.<\/p>\n

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Taking to social media, users even threatened to \u201ccancel\u201d their subscriptions as they vented their frustrations.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreedy company. Raising prices multiple times per year will only push more ships into the sea,\u201d one person said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoycott Netflix. Raising prices again…,\u201d another added.<\/p>\n

\"AussiesAussies react to Netflix price rises. Credit: Supplied<\/p>\n

In response to the promotion of the Netflix original film My Oxford Year, other Netflix subscribers argued the quality of content available for streaming didn\u2019t warrant the uptick in price.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorst content on your platform in history losing so many shows and you think you need a price increase \ud83d\ude02,\u201d one user said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother price increase? Cancel time,\u201d another chimed in.<\/p>\n

Subscribers on Netflix\u2019s two standard plans will be forced to part with an extra $2 every month, with the \u2018standard with ads\u2019 option shifting from $7.99 to $9.99, and the ad-free Standard plan now set at $20.99 monthly.<\/p>\n

\"PrincePrince Harry and Meghan Markle have become regular features on Netflix. Credit: Netflix\/Netflix<\/p>\n

Premium subscribers are looking at the steepest leap, with a $3 rise, taking the plan from $25.99 to $28.99.<\/p>\n

According to tech site Tom\u2019s Guide<\/a>, Netflix\u2019s initial prices for Australian users were $8.99 monthly for a basic ad-free plan and $14.99 for premium access, making today\u2019s Premium option nearly double the cost.<\/p>\n

Netflix said the higher prices would allow them \u201cto bring you even more exciting, new entertainment\u201d, promising \u201cfresh, can\u2019t-miss shows and movies every week\u201d.<\/p>\n

How do Netflix\u2019s prices compare to competitors in the Aus streaming market?<\/p>\n

Netflix (inclusive of price updates)<\/p>\n

$9.99\/month – inclusive of ads<\/p>\n

$20.99\/month – Standard ad-free<\/p>\n

$28.99\/month – Premium ad-free<\/p>\n

$9.99\/month \u2014 inclusive of ads<\/p>\n

$12\/month \u2014 Basic ad-free<\/p>\n

$17\/month \u2014 Standard ad-free<\/p>\n

$22\/month \u2014 Premium ad-free<\/p>\n

$15.99\/month \u2014 Standard inclusive of ads<\/p>\n

$20.99\/month \u2014 Premium ad-free<\/p>\n

$10\/month \u2014 Basic inclusive of ads<\/p>\n

$19\/month \u2014 Standard ad-free<\/p>\n

$22\/month \u2014 Premium ad-free<\/p>\n

$6.99\/month \u2014 Basic inclusive of ads<\/p>\n

$10.99\/month \u2014 Standard ad-free<\/p>\n

$13.99\/month \u2014 Premium ad-free<\/p>\n

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